The journey begins - purchased a truck.

Discussion in 'Ask An Owner Operator' started by blairandgretchen, Dec 10, 2014.

  1. ElmerFudpucker

    ElmerFudpucker Road Train Member

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    I think you should really keep some comments to yourself. Especially if you can’t read jokes and take everything literally. I’ve got two of the greatest kids on the planet and at 20 years old I think me and their momma did a pretty good job at raising adults. And I have been married for 25 years and been with her for 28.

    Maybe you should do a psychological study on the fastest way to piss someone off. #2 is probably telling them how they should act in their marriage. #1 is probably telling them how to raise their children.
     
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  3. High Stepper

    High Stepper Medium Load Member

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    I knew when your daughter wrecked the Durango it was out of spite and not an accident.

    And for the record, I resent you, but I still respect you.
     
  4. ElmerFudpucker

    ElmerFudpucker Road Train Member

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    I think they are not moving out purely out of spite too. And I know the wife has sex with me out of spite. Maybe we need family counseling
     
  5. staceydude

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    I ran the TRUX heated LEDs I bought at 4 states on sale. I bought the 4 lights set but Just the low beams were heated as I didn’t see myself running around with high beams on in inclement weather. Never regretted it as a trip to Wyoming early on I ran into a white out at 3:00 and those things were worth ever penny that trip and every trip I hit icing situations and they were so nice compared to stock lights (94 379)
     
  6. Espressolane

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    Have a love/hate relationship with these new and retrofit LED lights. Some of the problem is with the installation. Most times, after the retrofit and even on new trucks, they don’t properly adjust them. So these light are actually blinding because of that. Also have noted on some styles, there is a TOP and BOTTOM, they need to be installed accordingly. Seen many the were a DIY, that were not. Also makes them blinding. Strobing is a big problem as well. See it when the light is on or off. Think this is an electrical and wiring problem. Not sure exactly what the cause is, I suspect that it has to do with the wiring resistance and the load the lights place on it. Most of these have some sort of transformer built into them. Mostly note these things on trucks that are about 10 years or more older.
     
  7. ElmerFudpucker

    ElmerFudpucker Road Train Member

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    I have unheated LED’s. Putting rain X on them does help with ice and snow build up. Not as good as heated, but I can’t bring myself to throw away working lights
     
  8. Siinman

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    I had similar on my last truck. They worked great in the winter out in the mountains.
     
  9. staceydude

    staceydude Road Train Member

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    I agree with you on that. Some absolutely inconsiderate and ignorant people out there tossing them in and blinding everything they come across. I adjusted mine the evening I installed them and @blairandgretchen first thing he said was make sure they were adjusted so nobody dies lol.

     
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  10. BoostedTeg

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    Are those plug n play or do you need to get a separate wiring harness?
     
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  11. Rideandrepair

    Rideandrepair Road Train Member

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    Bought my 99 in 2000. It had 10 new wheels and 10 new Continentals. I automatically assumed they were cheap tires. Never heard of them. They were great tires. Considered a premium tire. Always wanted another set.
     
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